By mid-2010, 0.5% of the world’s population entered millionaire-hood. Basically, 24.5 million people joined the Millionaire club. Those persons on average have $10 – 50 million dollars. Their total wealth is ~$69.2 trillion dollars. (According to Credit Suisse Research Institute)
Did you know – The average salary in 2009 was only $306 higher than it was in 2007. (According to the Social Security Administration)
Did you know – Inflation rose 3.8% from 2007 – 2008; decreased 0.4% from 2008 – 2009; increased 1.6% from 2009 – 2010. (According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Did you know – After inflation adjustment, the average income for middle class workers in 1988 was $33,400 and in 2008 the average income was $33,000. However, during the same time frame, the upper class or richest 1% have seen incomes increase by 33%. (According to the New York Times)
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